Meet our team
All teachers have First Aid & WWCC
Shannen Cass
RSD Studios Director
All Styles.
Learn more about Shannen...
Shannen, RSD Studio Director, started dancing when she was two years old. Shannen always dreamed of owning her own studio and creating a space where dancers could feel nurtured and inspired.
Shannen completed her full time studies at Patricks School of the Arts and went on to perform in a number of shows, most notably Le Grand Cirque, Fashion Aid and many more. Before opening the studio in 2015.
With over 12 years teaching experience, Shannen prides herself in providing a safe and supportive studio which has strong family values.
Cassidy Lemon
Studio Manager
All Styles
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Cassidy started dancing at a young age, dancing in all styles. After school, she completed her Full time training at Patrick Studios Australia. Cass became a cheerleader for Melbourne storm and performed at many corporate and private functions. Cass is a versatile dancer, who can dance in all styles.
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Peta Byrne
Head of Ballet
Cecchetti Syllabus
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Peta, is a former professional classical ballet dancer and has been teaching Cecchetti ballet for over 30 years. She holds a Diploma of Dance from Victorian College of the Arts, and Advanced Diploma in Teaching from the The Australian Ballet School and is also a Licentiate with Cecchetti Ballet School.
Jack Rowan
Elite Teacher
All styles
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Jack is an experienced performer and dance professional with over a decade of experience in the industry. Having spent the last three years touring across Australia and internationally in musicals such as 'Phantom of the Opera', 'The Wedding Singer', 'Miss Saigon' and many more. Jack has spent many years with professional contemporary company Scimm, honing his skills in movement and artistry.
Claire Shiels
Elite Teacher
All Styles
Learn more about Claire...
Claire started dancing at Bev Palmer Dancers at the age of 3. She danced in all forms of dance including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre. As she got older, she also took acrobatics classes and singing lessons.
Claire studied full time dance at Patricks Studios Australia and has performed at many corporate events, competitions and fashion shows. Claire has been a cast member of many productions including the Wizard of Oz, Oliver, Boy from Oz, Kismet and Le Grande Cirque.
Jennifer Camille
Elite Teacher
All stylesL
Learn more about Jennifer...
Jennifer Camille is a South-East Queensland–based choreographer and dance educator relocating to Melbourne in late 2025. Trained across classical ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, Broadway, commercial jazz, heels and hip hop, she brings a versatile and well-rounded approach to both choreography and teaching. Jennifer has choreographed award-winning routines showcased at major competitions including Get the Beat, Evolution and Supreme, and was a finalist at ADT Choreofest 2025. A passionate educator, she works with dancers of all ages and levels, focusing on strong technical foundations while nurturing confidence, versatility and individuality. She is excited to connect with Victorian studios and creatives for the 2026 season.
Casey Chellew
Teacher
All Styles
Learn more about Casey...
Casey is extensively trained in lyrical, contemporary, ballet and jazz, with a passion towards choreography. Casey trained and completed her Certificate 4 in Dance Teaching and Management at Transit Dance and has completed her Bachelor of Creative Arts at university. Casey is the director of Melbourne based contemporary company, Indefinite Dance Company and is an award winning choreographer; her work being chosen to be performed at such events including Grounded: Battle of the Arts, RAW: Natural born artists, VDF Gala and Dream Dance Company’s Industry Night in Sydney.
Jason Law
Teacher
All Styles
Learn more about Jason...
Jason Law is a Professionally Trained Dancer, Choreographer & Creative Director, He is highly experienced in a range of styles from ballet, jazz and tap to contemporary, hip-hop and musical theatre which has enabled him to broaden his career from dancer to teacher to choreographer & Adjudicator. His study across all areas of the arts including dance training at Robert Sturrocks “Industry Dance” vocal training with Dean Lotherington, acting training with Richard Sarelle and Male Modelling with Tanya Powell, has facilitated his soaring career.
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Brie Cohen
Head of Hip Hop
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Megan Hedges
Junior Teacher
All Styles
Learn more about Megan...
Megan started dancing at a young age and has been a dancer herself at RSD Studios for over 10 years.
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She teaches and nurtures all the junior dancers and is a much loved Ready Set Dance teacher to our youngest students. She also teaches jazz, ballet and lyrical.
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Megan has just completed her bachelor degree in Nursing and will start her new career in 2021 whilst being an integral part of the RSD teaching faculty.
Luisa Oro
Vocal Coach
Luka
Acro
Paige Sutherland
Commercial & Heels
Marisa Robinson
Junior Teacher
Sophie Burrell
Junior Teacher
Alana Lopera
Musical Theatre and Tap
